How I feel

Willy Harris

I did it. I successfully convinced Bobo and Walter to hand over all of their spare money to me. Haha, it was too easy. I have more money than I could’ve ever dreamed of in my hands right now. I can run away and start a new life. I won’t have to work as a servant for white people no more. But can I really do this? Bobo and Walter are my friends after all… my entire life is here in Chicago. Will I feel guilty for deceiving them? No, no I won’t. I have to be selfish and think for myself. Beneatha used to say behind my back that I was a “man even Travis wouldn’t have trusted with his most worn-out marbles” (132). Huh, well who would’ve known, that girl was right for once. I wouldn’t even trust myself either. But it’s not my fault. They were the ones dumb enough to believe me. They were the ones who trusted me with their life savings.  They were the ones that actually thought that a liquor store would be a smart form of business. I need to leave before Bobo and I had planned to leave for Springfield tomorrow. Should I bring my belongings? Do I even have enough time to pack? No, who cares about my ratty clothes and worn down furniture anyways. I have more than enough money to buy myself a new couch, wardrobe, and life. I can live the life I want. 

Comments

  1. WhitneyDecember 21, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    Nice post! I really like how you chose to do a minor character. The play made Willy seem like an awful, greedy man and I like how you explained the reason behind his actions. Good job! :)

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  2. UnknownDecember 21, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    Wow that was really interesting how you took on the perspective of Willy, a character we didn't really know too well, and yet you accurately portrayed his character. Very nice, very nice.

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  3. UnknownDecember 21, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    Wow kathie lee, look at you venturing towards a minor character, so proud of you. I really enjoyed reading this, helped me visualize his point of view and his reasoning behind his actions.

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  4. AJ HirschDecember 21, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    I really liked reading this post Kathie. I love how you took on the perspective of a minor character and made him seem more important than the main characters. Really nice job!

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